Fender Precision Bass Black 1969

Aw, shucks, nobody is selling one of these today.

As the first production model bass guitar, the Fender Precision bass was an absolutely revolutionary instrument upon its introduction in 1951. The Precision or P Bass evolved throughout the ‘50s with changing electronics, body shape, and cosmetic details. P Basses from after the CBS Fender buyout of 1965 (which brought more of a mass-production style of construction) are of less interest to collectors than their earlier counterparts. By the end of the decade, notable changes include a new thicker polyester finish and a F-style tuning gears.

Years of Production: 1951 - presentUnique to this Year: Thicker polyester finish and a F-style tuning gears introduced in 1968. 1969 also saw new variations on neck width and fingerboard.